Sunset times for weddings in Sydney in July
Saturday sunsets in July 2027 fall between 4:59 pm and 5:15 pm. Mid-month, that is 11 minutes later than in June. Southern-hemisphere seasons are reversed: December and January have the latest sunsets, June the earliest, and daylight saving runs from October to April.
The ribbon shows a classic day with a 1:00 pm ceremony on Saturday, July 17, 2027: sky colour is the computed sun height every 15 minutes.
Every Saturday in July 2027
| Saturday | Sunrise | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Blue hour ends | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jul 3, 2027 | 7:02 am | 4:21 pm | 4:59 pm | 5:26 pm | 9 h 57 min |
| Sat, Jul 10, 2027 | 7:01 am | 4:24 pm | 5:02 pm | 5:29 pm | 10 h 1 min |
| Sat, Jul 17, 2027 | 6:59 am | 4:29 pm | 5:06 pm | 5:33 pm | 10 h 7 min |
| Sat, Jul 24, 2027 | 6:55 am | 4:34 pm | 5:10 pm | 5:37 pm | 10 h 15 min |
| Sat, Jul 31, 2027 | 6:50 am | 4:39 pm | 5:15 pm | 5:42 pm | 10 h 25 min |
Local clock time (Australia/Sydney) at Sydney CBD (-33.8679°, 151.2073°). Golden hour: sun 6° above the horizon down to sunset. Blue hour: sunset to civil dusk (6° below). Mid-month, golden hour lasts about 37 minutes and blue hour about 27 minutes. Click a date to open it in the planner.
Which ceremony time works on Saturday, July 17, 2027
A classic day without a first look: 30-minute ceremony, photos in a 60-minute cocktail hour, plated dinner with speeches.
| Ceremony | Golden-hour portraits | Clashes | First look |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 pm | between the reception formalities (4:35 pm) | — | Optional |
| 1:00 pm | a 20-minute slip-away during dinner (4:30 pm) | — | Optional |
| 2:00 pm | a 20-minute slip-away during dinner (4:30 pm) | — | Optional |
| 3:00 pm | during cocktail hour, straight after family photos (4:30 pm) | — | Optional |
| 4:00 pm | during cocktail hour, straight after family photos (4:35 pm) | — | Recommended |
| 5:00 pm | over by the end of the ceremony: needs a first look | — | Recommended |
| 6:00 pm | over by the end of the ceremony: needs a first look | 2 | Recommended |
“Clashes” counts timeline conflicts such as photos overrunning the cocktail hour or portraits colliding with a formality.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunset in Sydney in July 2027?
On Saturdays in July 2027 the sun sets in Sydney between 4:59 pm and 5:15 pm, local time. On Saturday, July 17, 2027 it sets at 5:06 pm.
When is golden hour for a July wedding in Sydney?
On Saturday, July 17, 2027 evening golden hour runs from 4:29 pm to sunset at 5:06 pm, about 37 minutes. Blue hour follows until 5:33 pm.
What time should a July wedding ceremony start in Sydney?
For a classic day without a first look, a ceremony between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm puts golden-hour portraits in the cocktail hour or a short break at dinner without clashing with the formalities. Later starts need a first look for daylight portraits.
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